Emma Coburn's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Track And Field
Emma Coburn's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2018-07-19 | The injury caused significant pain and swelling, limiting her ability to train and compete. | Emma Coburn sustained a right ankle injury while preparing for a major competition. The uneven terrain caused her to twist her ankle, leading to immediate discomfort and swelling. | Emma Coburn twisted her right ankle during a training session while running on an uneven surface. | 4 weeks | Emma underwent physiotherapy, including strength exercises and balance training, to recover from the injury. | The injury forced her to miss several training sessions, impacting her preparation for upcoming races. | The injury caused some anxiety about re-injury, but Emma remained focused on her recovery. | None related to the right ankle. | Emma returned to competition after a 4-week recovery period. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physiotherapy. | Team physiotherapist and sports doctor. | No long-term impact reported. | Increased focus on ankle strength and stability exercises. | Local track meet | Pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. | Moderate | Support from her coaching team and family. | Training facility and physiotherapy clinic. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2021-05-14 | The injury caused pain and swelling, affecting her ability to run and train effectively. | During a steeplechase race, Emma Coburn landed awkwardly after clearing a hurdle, leading to a left knee injury. The incident resulted in immediate pain and swelling, hindering her performance. | Emma Coburn experienced a knee injury during a steeplechase race when she landed awkwardly after clearing a hurdle. | 6 weeks | Emma's rehabilitation involved rest, physical therapy, and gradual reintroduction to running and hurdle drills. | The injury caused her to miss important training sessions and a competitive race, affecting her season's progress. | Emma faced frustration and concern about her performance and recovery timeline. | None related to the left knee. | Emma returned to competition after a 6-week recovery period. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physiotherapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physiotherapist, sports doctor, and orthopedic specialist. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Enhanced focus on knee strength and flexibility exercises. | National track championship | Pain, swelling, and difficulty bending the knee. | Moderate | Support from her coaching team, medical staff, and family. | Training facility, physiotherapy clinic, and home exercises. |
Emma Coburn's Sports Injuries Videos
ROLL Recovery - Emma Coburn Gets Emotional
Breaking down the event, taking everything apart, and I was walking home. I looked up at the mountains, at Mount Crested Butte, and almost cried because I was just so grateful and so happy. This place is so special to me. I'm a really ugly crier though, so I don't want it to happen. I'm just so grateful for the community here, their support, and hopefully, they feel a bit of my appreciation. I want everyone here to know how much they mean to me. I'm aware of how lucky I am to call this place home and to have this community. I'm totally aware of how special yesterday was and how it takes a lot of people to make it happen. I was just walking home, feeling very happy and very grateful, and thankful.
Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn reveals her Parisian Olympic dreams are dashed after suffering a devastating ankle fracture at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai. Known for her prowess in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Coburn shared the news on Instagram, stating, "the dream of Paris is over." Initially thought to be a sprain from a water jump, scans revealed torn ligaments, damaged cartilage, and a fractured medial malleolus. Surgeons have inserted a screw to aid her recovery. Despite this setback, Coburn remains resilient, focusing on rehabilitation with hopes of returning to the track. Though Paris is now out of reach, her unwavering spirit and determination promise a future comeback.
Emma Coburn Competes at World Championship 2023 Despite Hamstring Injury
Emma Coburn shares that she has been dealing with a hamstring injury leading up to the World Championship in Budapest. She first experienced significant pain in Eugene, worked through it, but re-injured herself about two and a half to three weeks before the championship. Despite her coach's advice to skip the event, she decided to compete. Upon arrival, she received treatment and felt better, but during her first water jump, she re-injured the same spot, losing all force and power in her leg. This severely affected her performance, making it difficult to compete in an event requiring power and jumping. She mentions the need for further medical imaging to understand the issue better, expressing her disappointment and frustration with her performance and the injury.
